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Lacrosse
The University of Maryland's women's lacrosse team will be hosting its annual Howard County lacrosse day on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. prior to the team's game at noon against James Madison. The pregame clinic is exclusive to Howard County Youth Lacrosse League members in grades K-8. To purchase tickets to the clinic/game visit Ter.ps/HCL and use the promo code HCL.
Tennis
The Glenmont Tennis League, a summer recreational league for adult women, is open for applications. If you are interested in joining, send an application in by April 1. Any questions can be directed to Sue Filson at 410-730-6565 or suefilson@verizon.com.
Basketball
Former University of Maryland men's basketball star Juan Dixon will be hosting a co-ed basketball camp for players between the ages of 7-17 at the Supreme Sports Club from June 22-26. Dixon is currently an assistant coach at the University of Maryland and will be one of the instructors for the camp, which will concentrate on the fundamentals of the game in a fun and encouraging environment. Before and aftercare is available. Early-bird discounts are also available. Call 301-575-9400 or visit sibasketballcamps.com for more information and to register.
Soccer
The SAC U16 Boys United Blue travel soccer team is looking for players for the spring 2015 season. The team plays in NCSL Division 4. Interested and committed players should contact coach John Hain at jhain@comcast.net or Maureen Heim at maureenkheim@gmail.com.
Football
Registration is open for the 2015 Indoor and Fall football and cheer programs for the Columbia Ravens. Participants ages 5-14 are eligible to register. For more information go to columbiaravens.com.
Special Olympics
Special Olympics Howard County is seeking a head coach for an adult softball team. Practices are held Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons starting April 4. The final competition will be at the Summer Games June 5-7. For more information, call 410-750-0500 or email info@somdhc.org.
Booster Clubs
The Lions' Pride, the Howard High School non-profit booster club, will host its major fundraiser event of the year — a Bull & Oyster Roast — on March 14 from 7:30-11:30 p.m. For more details, visit howardlionspride.org.
The Atholton Athletics Boosters will hold a Raider Luau as their annual Bull Rost fundraiser on April 17, 6:30-11 p.m. at the Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville. All proceeds will benefit the Atholton athletic teams. Tickets are available for $54 until March 31. To register or donate toward a coaches ticket go to atholtonboosters.org/athletics.
Running
Online registration is open for the Howard County Junior Striders spring track programs. There are two programs, one where kids will compete in track meets on the weekend and one where they do not. Programs start in mid-April after Spring Break. Go to bullseyerunning.com/youth/ for more information.
Applications are now being accepted for the Howard County Striders' David Tripp Scholar/Athlete awards. These awards are expected to total $6,000 in 2015 and are merit (not need) based. Only Howard County residents, who are graduating seniors from a high school in Howard County, are eligible. The intention is to recognize both male and female winners, as well as runners-up, provided that there are deserving candidates. The criteria for consideration includes outstanding achievement in the classroom and as a runner in cross country, track and/or road races. Applications are available at striders.net and the deadline for receipt of applications is April 13. If you have questions, email davetripp1@gmail.com.
Baseball
Registration for AYRA Spring 2015 baseball is open. Leagues are available for players ages 5-18 and the season runs from April 1 to the end of the school year. AYRA provides a youth baseball program central to the Clarksville, Columbia, Fulton, Maple Lawn, North Laurel, Savage and Simpsonville communities. Visit ayra.com for more details.